The Samsung Galaxy S20 is a popular Android smartphone. Depending on the model variant, it competes with mid-range and high-end devices. In addition to the normal Samsung Galaxy S20, the product range also includes the sister models Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus and Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra. But what are the technical and visual differences? Which device best suits your requirements profile. You can find the answers to this as well as much more additional information in our Samsung Galaxy S20 test.
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In the test, the basic model is also the cheapest example. It offers you a 6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED Display. This impresses with its high contrast and black value. At the same time it is with 1.440x3.200 pixels are very sharp and achieve the highest pixel density of the trio at 563 ppi. The color display is rather bright, as is typical for Samsung. One of the highlights is the high refresh rate of the Samsung Galaxy S20. You have the choice between 60 and 120 Hz. This means you can choose between maximum performance in games or scrolling and better battery life. A compromise in the form of a 90 Hz setting was not found in the Test.
The Galaxy S20 is characterized by an attractive design. Scratch-resistant glass is used at the front and back. The frame is made of aluminum and has a particularly high-quality finish. You can order the 163 gram Smartphone in the colors Cosmic Gray, Cloud Pink and Cloud Blue. The phone is 152 mm high, 69 mm wide and 7.9 mm thin.
There are 4 cameras on the back of the Samsung Galaxy S20. It is a main camera with 12 megapixels and f2.2 aperture, an ultra-wide-angle camera with 12 megapixels and the 64 megapixel telephoto camera. Under all lighting conditions, the Samsung Galaxy S20 is a worthy alternative to the compact digital camera. The front camera has a resolution of 10 megapixels. The optical image stabilizer is particularly impressive when filming. It is featured in 8K at up to 24 fps. Image for testing with the Samsung Galaxy S20 at 1x zoom: The Galaxy S20 provides you with more than enough power for every application. An Octa Core processor with speeds of up to 2.73 GHz is used. Specifically, it is the Exynos 990. This is supported by 8 GB of RAM. The internal memory in this model is 128 GB. It can be expanded by up to 1 TB via microSD cat. The Internet is accessed via ax-WLAN, or LTE. A model with 5G is also offered. However, it does not have more internal memory. Bluetooth 5.0, NFC and ANT+ are on board as standard. The battery of the Samsung Galaxy S20 is charged via USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type C This one has a capacity of 4.000 mAh is not the largest, but is enough for 14 to 15 hours of internet use. It is powered with up to 25 watts and supports wireless charging with 15 and reverse wireless charging with up to 9 watts. You can also get the Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus with a Dynamic AMOLED Display. It uses the same resolution of 1440 × 3200 pixels, but is significantly larger at 6.7 inches. The pixel density is 525 ppi. A 120 Hz mode is available on this model as on the Samsung Galaxy S20. Despite its size, the Galaxy S20 Plus fits well in the hand. At 7.8mm it is very thin. In terms of height and width, it measures 162 and 74 mm respectively. You can get this smartphone in the color variants Cosmic Black, Cosmic Gray and Cloud Blue. When it comes to the camera, the Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus scores better than the Samsung Galaxy S20 through the 4th Camera on the back. This is a depth sensor. It is used to measure distance and detect depth of various subjects. The main, telephoto and ultra-wide-angle camera continue to work with 12, 64 and 12 megapixels, respectively. Wide zoom, strong colors and even sharp close-ups are convincing. The front camera has an f2.2 aperture and is equipped with 10 megapixels and autofocus even for silent selfie conditions. In Video mode you can record optically stabilized videos with the Galaxy S20 Plus. This works up to an 8K resolution of 7680 x 4320 pixels and a frame rate of 24 fps. Image with the Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus: The Galaxy S20 Plus comes with the same Exynos 990 processor. Its 8 cores clock at 2, 2.5 or 2.73 GHz. Here too, 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of ROM are used. After deducting all system files, 104 GB remains freely available to you. Subsequent storage upgrades are possible by up to 1 TB. You can also order this smartphone in an LTE or 5G version. The fast LTE Cat 20 band is supported. Dual-band WiFi up to the ax standard, NFC and Bluetooth 5 are supported as standard. Sports and outdoor fans benefit from tracking via GPS, Glonass, Beidou or Galileo and the ability to access the signal from sensors via the ANT+ interface. The battery of the Samsung Galaxy S20 is slightly larger at 4500 mAh than its little brother Samsung Galaxy S20. Nevertheless, the autonomy is not one of the biggest advantages of this smartphone. Only between 15 and 17 hours of internet use are possible. If you don't make it through the day, the smartphone can be quickly recharged using the included power adapter. This is possible via USB Type X with up to 40 watts. Wireless charging is supported in both directions. This is particularly important for users who have compatible smartwatches or true wireless headphones. With the Samsung Galaxy s20 Ultra you get the Samsung Galaxy s20 with the best features. Its OLED touchscreen measures 6.92 inches diagonally. It is the largest of the bunch and is therefore aimed specifically at users who have a Smartphone from the phlablet segment (hybrid of Smartphone and tablet). It remains at a QHD resolution of 1440 x 3200 pixels. This means that the Galaxy s20 Ultra theoretically has the lowest display sharpness of the trio with a pixel density of 511 ppi. This Infinity-O Display also uses 120 Hz technology. The Samsung Galaxy s20 Ultra at 220 grams is not a light smartphone. It has also increased in thickness. In the test we measured 8.8 mm and even over 11 mm on the striking camera unit. The case is 167 mm high and 76 mm wide. The entire front is protected by Gorilla Glass 6. Protective glass also covers the back of the Smartphone. The frame is made of high-quality aluminum. You can order the Samsung Galaxy s20 Ultra in the colors Cosmic Black, Cosmic Gray and Cloud White. When it comes to the camera, this smartphone trumps the sister models Samsung Galaxy S20 and Galaxy S20 Plus same in several points. The main camera has a resolution of 108 megapixels. There are also a 48, 12 and 0.3 megapixel sensors. The features of this smartphone also include a 4x optical and 10x hybrid zoom. You can already record a video in 8K at 30 fps. With the front camera, a maximum of 4K standard (30 fps) can be achieved. It takes a imagewith 40 megapixels. When it comes to selfies, the Samsung Galaxy s20 Ultra is the absolute number one in the Samsung Galaxy S20 test. The Galaxy S20 Plus comes with a small 6.2-inch display Even the largest smartphone in the series impresses with its pure performance. The Exynos 990 of the Galaxy S20 Ultra is coupled to 12 or 16 GB of RAM, depending on the model variant. This means that the Samsung Galaxy s20 Ultra is equipped for even heavy multitasking requirements and intensive 3D gaming. The integrated Mali G77 MP11 GPU generates sufficient graphics performance. You can get this smartphone with either 128 or 512 GB of memory. The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra also offers you a slot for expanding storage by up to 1 TB via microSD card. Connectivity and features differ only slightly from the Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus. Particularly noteworthy are the eSIM support and the improved surround sound via Dolby Atmos. Differences to the basic model and the Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus have the Samsung Galaxy s20 Ultra on the battery. This has a capacity of 5000 mAh. This is enough for this smartphone to have autonomy despite the larger display to be able to guarantee the level of the Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus. In the test, the smartphone managed between 8:23 hours with the display permanently switched on in 120 Hz mode and 9:46 hours at 60 Hz refresh rate. The cell phone is charged from 0 to 100% within 1.5 hours using the included power adapter. The Samsung Galaxy S20 test shows that both the basic model and Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus and Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra are still devices with current hardware and high display performance. The basic model is a handy all-rounder and starts at just over EUR 480. You get an additional camera and a larger display with the Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus. This is available from 500 EUR. If you prefer an even larger display or rely on an absolute high-end camera, that's Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra the better option. The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra starts at 650 EUR.
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